Twenty-two developing countries of the Like Minded Group (LMG) in Geneva, in a joint statement made through its Chair - Egypt, have said the Group "believes that the intrusive mandate given to the OHCHR by Res. 25/1 to carry out investigations on Sri Lanka is unwarranted, especially in the context where the country is implementing its own domestic processes". It said "OHCHR's efforts should contribute to a state's own efforts in the promotion and protection of human rights, as stipulated in the UNGA Res. 48/141, UNGA Res. 60/251, UNGA Res. 65/281 and in the IB package. These core documents do not confer any oversight authority to the OHCHR over sovereign countries. Any external assistance to countries should expressly be in consultation with and with the consent of that country". It also noted that "however, in contravention of these fundamental principles, Resolution 25/1 calls for 'comprehensive investigation' by the OHCHR, thereby vesting an investigative authority on the office". It said, "as we have observed, successive resolutions on Sri Lanka have not enjoyed the consensus of the Council members. This was amply evident by the divided vote of 14 against, 10 abstentions on OP 10 of resolution 25/1, which sought to establish the OHCHR investigation". The statement added "the international community should be mindful not to jeopardize the delicate process of reconciliation that is already underway in Sri Lanka".

Sri Lanka Cricket announced that Sachithra has worked with a team of experts in western Australia and carried out the remedial work . SLC has received a report received from UWA advising to further continue the remedial work on his bowling action . With regard to the corrective measures taken in consultation with the experts at the university of western Australia, Sachitra has shown tremendous improvement and is in the process of having extensive training with the local coaching staff.